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What's to happen now after the apparent termination of Beaufort City Council's and the Redevelopment Commission's signature project at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park/Marina Parking Lot? How is an investment in infill in the National Historic Landmark District, which the city apparently wants...

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With the city of Beaufort's creation of a redevelopment commission three years ago, extensive redevelopment plans are afoot in the National Historic Landmark District, all of them creating questions and concerns, applause and jeers.

Commendably, Mayor Billy Keyserling often shows young residents around City Hall, enlightening them to the ins and outs of city government. Recently, two Cub Scouts attended a council work session, and as the mayor introduced those in the room to the youngsters, he pointed to the public in attendance...

In the early 1860s, at the northwest corner of Craven and Scott streets, stood a two-story structure that housed a business that even then distinguished Beaufort from most small towns of its size: a photography studio.

Never underestimate the power of a few people to effect change. By the City of Beaufort's count, 140 residents turned out last spring for presentations of the proposed civic master plan. If one assumes a third of those were repeat participants, then you could say fewer than 100 people sent consultants...

Focusing on all the good things in Beaufort has been the pastime of its residents in the past weeks, and it has been proven once again that Beaufort has the ability to come together in a variety of ways to support the greater community.

There was a lot to take away from Historic Beaufort Foundation's 47th annual meeting, with the main message being that it is incumbent on us to be good stewards of our neighborhoods, ensuring that they reflect what our community wants and not someone else's vision. In other words, pay attention ...

Rhonda Jordan chose her words carefully: "The modern quilt is simple, uncomplicated and contemporary," she decided. Jordan owns Tabby Fabric & Studio in downtown Beaufort, is raising two boys, is a quilter, just attended QuiltCon in Austin, and, with her fellow 23 members of the Beaufort Modern ...

The first storytelling troupe met at the Irish Rose earlier this month, just a handful of adults enjoying the pub in Beaufort Town Center. This first troupe is more than a bit different than the rest, which will be centered on students in the schools. But hot Irish coffee on a wintry Sunday afternoon...